The
moment during the day when we very first open our eyes and come into
consciousness is a precious opportunity. It sets the tone for all that comes
after it, like the opening scene in a film or novel. At
this moment, our ability to create the day is at its most powerful, and we can
offer ourselves fully to the creative process by filling this moment with
whatever inspires us most. It may be that we want to be more generous, or it may
be that we want to be more open to beauty in our daily lives. Whatever the case,
if we bring this vision into our minds at this very fertile moment, we empower
it to be the guiding principle of our day.
We can reaffirm our vision or affirmation as we
shower and eat breakfast, as well as recalling it at various times throughout
the day. We can write it down and carry it with us on a little slip of paper if
this helps. Simply by being aware of those first moments, we set the stage for a
more conscious, enlivened experience, and we become active participants in the
creation of our lives.
